After Facing Love, I headed to one of my favorite venue's Vintage Lounge (72 Broad St., Financial District) to check out the weekly party Envy Saturdays hosted by Klutch.
Unfortunately, my favorite bartender was not in the house, so I wasn't able to get the famed raspberry cupcake martini, but I did have the Key Lime Pie martini and it was DELICIOUS! I had to hand it to the all-female bar staff of last night, they were working hard, schlepping crates of glasses to the back, manning the bar making drinks - and making them well - all without coping an attitude. A very good look.
Photo: Feelin' that reggaton with DJ Jr. Vega
As for the two rooms, I still don't understand how they get away with calling this a two room venue, but they do. DJ Jr. Vega was shuttin' 'em down in the Latin room, both girls and guys were showing their salsera y tumbao for real.
In the main room I surely felt I was back in college! The crowd, age ranged from about 21 - 24 (heavy on the 21), were battling, showing off and doing some serious get-a-room-please grinding. A bubble dress and heels were the uniform for the ladies (I didn't get the memo) and aviators and white rim glasses were a staple for the dudes.
Photo: Main room partyers
DJ Backspin was killin' it! I think I found my new favorite DJ. Although he played mostly hits from the early 2000, he mixed in the new with a lil' bit of reggae at just the right moments. I loved that he actually mixed the songs, and didn' t just let them play all the way through like he didn't have enough material. There was a point to the set.
Unfortunately, my favorite bartender was not in the house, so I wasn't able to get the famed raspberry cupcake martini, but I did have the Key Lime Pie martini and it was DELICIOUS! I had to hand it to the all-female bar staff of last night, they were working hard, schlepping crates of glasses to the back, manning the bar making drinks - and making them well - all without coping an attitude. A very good look.
Photo: Feelin' that reggaton with DJ Jr. VegaAs for the two rooms, I still don't understand how they get away with calling this a two room venue, but they do. DJ Jr. Vega was shuttin' 'em down in the Latin room, both girls and guys were showing their salsera y tumbao for real.
In the main room I surely felt I was back in college! The crowd, age ranged from about 21 - 24 (heavy on the 21), were battling, showing off and doing some serious get-a-room-please grinding. A bubble dress and heels were the uniform for the ladies (I didn't get the memo) and aviators and white rim glasses were a staple for the dudes.
Photo: Main room partyersDJ Backspin was killin' it! I think I found my new favorite DJ. Although he played mostly hits from the early 2000, he mixed in the new with a lil' bit of reggae at just the right moments. I loved that he actually mixed the songs, and didn' t just let them play all the way through like he didn't have enough material. There was a point to the set.
Photo: DJ Backspin on the job
You heard from him a few times to give a shout out for a birthday...but none of this "Do my ladies run this...where my bill payers at?..." every other second. He let the music speak for itself. And with no equipment slip ups or blown speakers, everybody was dancing until 2 a.m. Quite a feat for a Boston DJ! Mad props!
So, my advice, if you aren't afraid to really get your dance on, want to do more than be stared at from across the room and aren't scurred to show them what you workin' with - head out to Vintage Lounge on a Saturday, 'cuz that's what's up.
Photo: Boston fab! fans and me, Boston Fab!
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